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South Africa

Protei Exec Says AI, Network Optimization Key to Sustainable Telecom Growth in Africa

Today at 10:26 AM, via iAfrica

At AfricaCom 2025 in Cape Town, Vladimir Freinkman, vice president of marketing and business development at Protei, discussed sustainable growth, network optimization, artificial intelligence and the role of tier-two vendors in Africa’s telecom market during an interview with TechAfrica News founder Akim Benamara. Balancing Growth, Investment and Revenue Freinkman said operators face a...

South Africa

AI–Blockchain Convergence Accelerates As New Use Cases Emerge Across Africa

Today at 10:22 AM, via iAfrica

Blockchain has moved steadily into the mainstream in recent years as businesses across government, transport and logistics, finance and healthcare adopt the technology for a wide range of uses. Across these sectors, blockchain has helped strengthen trust and integrity in systems that manage large volumes of personal and financial data. It has also become an […]

South Africa

AI-Driven Identity Fraud Surges Across Africa As Attacks Grow More Sophisticated

Today at 10:20 AM, via iAfrica

Africa’s fast-growing digital economy has made the continent a major target for identity fraud, according to the Identity Fraud Report 2025–2026 released by Sumsub, a global digital identity verification company. Sumsub said the rise of mobile money, fintech platforms and e-government services has expanded financial inclusion but also created new opportunities for fraudsters. While basic […]

Business

South Africa’s biggest bank sees big shift

Today at 09:08 AM, via BusinessTech

Standard Bank says that the local operating environment is improving, with the group noting that confidence is improving in South Africa.

Sport

Past experiences key in Scotstown win – Hughes

Today at 09:15 AM, via BBC News

Scotstown veteran Darren Hughes tells BBC Sport NI he is thrilled to have another opportunity to win an Ulster club title following Sunday’s epic semi-final win over Newbridge.

Education

Liberia: 2,148 Volunteer Teachers Placed On Payroll

Today at 07:58 AM, via AllAfrica

[New Republic] The Ministry of Education has taken concrete steps to improve the employment status of Volunteer Teachers (VTs) across the country through the Civil Service Agency payroll process.

Education

Schools urged to trial four-day week to ease pressure on teachers in England and Wales

Today at 07:00 AM, via The Guardian

Advocacy group tells education secretary ‘working smarter’ can protect staff wellbeing and help students

Campaigners have urged the government to pilot four-day working weeks in schools in England and Wales saying it would boost teacher wellbeing, retention and recruitment rates.

The 4 Day Week Foundation has written to the education secretary calling for greater autonomy for schools to pilot...